Internship in Purchasing

Company Description

Welcome to a world where your ideas lead to something big. Welcome to Bosch!

Bosch Home Comfort Group in Tranås develops, manufactures, and sells heat pumps for the European market. We are approximately 800 employees and form a part of the large Bosch Group, which consists of approximately 420,000 employees worldwide.

We work with sustainable simplification of everyday life where the focus is on the environment, innovation, and development. In Tranås there is a production unit and a competence and development center. The heat pumps we manufacture draw energy from different sources - the mountain, the water, or the air. We work to constantly be at the forefront and contribute to sustainable energy and a better environment with the goal of creating a simplified everyday life for our customers. In short, we create technology that is "Invented for life".

Job Description

Your contribution to something big

During your full-time internship you will have the opportunity to work in two different purchasing departments. This offers a broad workload and a lot of different insights. The internship will be divided into two parts:

For one half, you will be supporting the Purchasing Engineering Team which actively participates in the introduction of new products.

• You will assist with preparing non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and industrial cooperation agreements (ICAs), ensuring confidentiality and compliance
• Preparing requests of quotation for supplier scouting will also be a part of your duties
• You will contribute to the planning and execution of Ratio Project Planning (RPP), helping to streamline operations
• Supporting activities related to Time-to-Market (TTM) projects, including preparing meeting minutes, will be another focus area
• You will actively collaborate with global teams from Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and other departments, fostering international teamwork

The other half of your internship will be in Strategic Purchasing which deals with planning, implementing, evaluating, and controlling strategic and operating purchasing decisions.

• In this role, you’ll help prepare for negotiations and meetings with suppliers
• You will work on cost-saving projects by collecting relevant data and working closely with the R&D department
• Ordering samples and tools will also fall under your responsibilities
• You will play a role in initiating the parts release process, working directly with suppliers to ensure proper coordination
• Creating, maintaining, and updating supplier master data will be another element of your work

Duration of the internship: 6 months, preferably starting in March 2025

Location: on-site in our plant in Tranås, Sweden

Qualifications

What distinguishes you

• Currently studying Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or similar
• Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English, Swedish is an advantage
• Working experience in Excel, PowerPoint and MS Teams
• Ability to work independently, approach people easily and apply your own initiative to find solutions
• Technical background is a plus
• Willingness to learn while supporting in various areas

Additional Information

What we offer you

• Monetary compensation is included to support you during your internship
• We can offer free accommodation in Tranås
• To support your well-being, we provide a wellness contribution for use on fitness, sports, or wellness services
• We cover your travel costs from your residence to Tranås, making relocation easier for you
• You gain valuable experience working within an international company with global connections

At Bosch, we care for you, our business, and our environment. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid. We grow together into countless roles, positions, and opportunities and we are interested in developing the “whole” you, not just the “7 to 16” you, because life is all about balance.

At Bosch we understand that everyone has their own focus in life, whether it is about new professional challenges, training, and development, or more time for family, friends, and hobbies, whatever your goals are we are flexible. Let ‘s strike a balance. At Bosch, we believe everyone is different and that is what we love. Get inspired by a cooperative, open, respectful, and trustworthy workplace where you can be yourself and be enriched by the perspectives of our community around the globe.

Join us and feel the difference. #LikeABosch